South Foreland, Victorian lighthouse and maritime museum on White Cliffs, Dover, England
The South Foreland complex includes a white lighthouse tower reaching 21 meters in height and a dedicated museum displaying maritime navigation equipment.
Built in 1843 to protect ships from the Goodwin Sands, this lighthouse marked maritime history by receiving the first international radio transmission from France in 1899.
The museum exhibits contain collections of maritime artifacts, lighthouse technology developments, and naval communication equipment that shaped British maritime heritage.
The National Trust operates guided tours from April through October, with access to Mrs Knott's tearoom and educational programs about maritime navigation.
Michael Faraday conducted experiments here, making South Foreland the first lighthouse in the world to use electric light for maritime navigation.
Location: Dover
Operator: National Trust
Address: South Foreland Lighthouse Saint Margaret's Bay, Dover CT15 5NA CT15 6HP
Phone: +441304852463
Website: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/south-foreland-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 51.14036,1.37116
Latest update: April 21, 2025 10:34
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